# Twinkl Formation & Handwriting vs Letter Formation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Letter Formation at 100% against Twinkl Formation & Handwriting's 41%. Letter Formation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Twinkl Formation & Handwriting's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twinkl Formation & Handwriting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Letter Formation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Letter Formation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twinkl Formation & Handwriting has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Twinkl Formation & Handwriting's written reviews are positive against 100% of Letter Formation's.

Twinkl Formation & Handwriting ships an update every 6 weeks, Letter Formation every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twinkl Formation & Handwriting | Letter Formation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-formation-and-handwriting/id1581040887/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-formation/id1612241705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 225 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinkl Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/508771802) | [UPTOSIX KIDS PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612241977) |

## What reviewers say

### Twinkl Formation & Handwriting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-formation-and-handwriting/id1581040887)

This app helps young learners develop essential handwriting skills by practicing letter and number formation, and shapes. It offers a fun, engaging, and prep-free experience for children, with customizable word lists and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Letter and number formation practice, Shape tracing, Fine motor skill development, Customizable word lists, Offline functionality, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twinkl Monthly Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $2.99 | per year |


### Letter Formation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-formation/id1612241705)

This educational game teaches preschoolers and kindergarteners how to write letters and numbers with correct formation. It uses animations and tracing exercises to guide children, focusing on independent learning without auto-correction. The app also introduces concepts of letter sizing and placement within four-line writing grids.

**Highlights:** Alphabet and number tracing, Correct letter formation guidance, Four-line writing practice, Pre-writing fine motor skill exercises, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Chicken, Giraffe, and Monkey letter guides

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One payment to unlock all | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twinkl Formation & Handwriting free?

Twinkl Formation & Handwriting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Letter Formation free?

Letter Formation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Twinkl Formation & Handwriting or Letter Formation?

Letter Formation is rated higher. Twinkl Formation & Handwriting averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Letter Formation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Twinkl Formation & Handwriting or Letter Formation have ads?

Neither Twinkl Formation & Handwriting nor Letter Formation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Twinkl Formation & Handwriting or Letter Formation?

Twinkl Formation & Handwriting ships an update every 6 weeks, and Letter Formation every 9 days. Most recently, Twinkl Formation & Handwriting was updated on October 18, 2026 and Letter Formation on October 6, 2026.

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